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Volunteer


Overview

Become a Pro Arts Volunteer and bring community into art by bringing art to the community. Volunteers are the strategic backbone of this membership based nonprofit organization.

Volunteers contribute in all phases of programs, exhibits, installation, art administration, and publicity. In times of scarce resources for the arts, Pro Arts relies even more strongly on the network of support provided by volunteers. We need your time, talent, and commitment to fulfill our mandate for quality programming.

Non-paid internships are also available for school credit or to gain experience in art administration. If you are interested in a 3 - 6 month internship at Pro Arts, send a resume and cover letter detailing your areas of interest to: Art Internships, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CA 94612. Please review our internship job descriptions before applying for a specific internship position.

Areas of Interest/Need

We have ongoing openings in the following volunteer areas:

  • Gallery Prep & Installation
  • Gallery Attendant
  • Data Entry and Office Administration
  • Receptions
  • Facility Maintenance
  • Mailings
  • Juried Exhibitions
  • Computer network and Web Site Maintenance
  • Publicity
  • Fundraising
  • Classes & Workshops
  • Volunteer Committees*

*Pro Arts enlists volunteer committees to work on planning exhibitions and events such as East Bay Open Studios and the Annual Box Art/Art Box show. If you have special skills in programming, marketing, or development, and a small amount of time to share your expertise, contact Pro Arts for more information on volunteer committees.

Scheduling

Once you sign up to volunteer, Pro Arts' Gallery Coordinator will contact you by phone and/or email to inform you of upcoming needs in your area of interest. Upon your availability, we will schedule you for an hour-long orientation and training.

Become a Volunteer!

Download Volunteer Intake Form here:

Volunteer Intake Application

Complete the volunteer intake form and return to Pro Arts by email, postal mail or in person.

Online:
E-mail Pro Arts at info@proartsgallery.org.

By Phone:
Call the Pro Arts Administrative Offices, 510/763-4361.

In Person:
Drop in during gallery hours, Tuesday - Friday, 11a.m. - 6p.m. & Saturday, 11a.m. - 4 p.m.